Category Archives: Motherhood

Why I Refuse to Worry About My Autistic Child’s Future

TweetSharewor·ry [wur-ee, wuhr-ee] –verb to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret. Worry is a useless emotion. Why should I torment myself and suffer about what may or may not be?  Why should I assume the worst possible … Continue reading

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BEFORE BEDTIME is TIME to TURN OFF the TV

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TweetShare Child can’t sleep? S/he ends up in your bed? Bedwetting, thirsty or scared? I was inspired by an article that I read today about children having bad dreams and not sleeping well if allowed to watch TV right before … Continue reading

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Parenting from the Gut, Heart, and Soul

TweetShare“How high is an Olympic diving board?” Thaddeus asked one day as we were jumping off the dock into the lake.  “Let me check,” said my friend, pulling out her i-Phone.    A quick click and a few taps and we … Continue reading

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A New Kind of Time Out

TweetShareMost of us are rather enlightened parents these days.  When our children hit or scream or take another child’s toy, we don’t spank them.  We put them in time out. There they sit, one minute for every year old, contemplating … Continue reading

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Promises to Children….a Slippery Slope!

TweetShareBy Julie Jenkins Sathe Author of “ENLIGHTENED DISCIPLINE” For anyone who has children or works with children, making promises is something we adults must all consider. Really consider. If you watch yourself, the reason that you are making a promise … Continue reading

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What kind of mothers are you raising?

TweetShareArticle Source: examiner.com Article by: Rachael Lever I’ve been thinking a lot about motherhood, go figure, and while I don’t really consider myself a veteran of motherhood (my oldest is only six), I certainly feel like I’ve been in the … Continue reading

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Healthy Breastfeeding Tips For You And Your Baby

TweetShareArticle by: Robin Darch We’ve all heard the debate. Breast Feeding vs Formula. But why do most people say breast feeding is the best for your baby? Because this natural mother’s milk is genetically the best food for your baby. … Continue reading

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Benefits of Breast Feeding : Why You Should Breast Feed

TweetShareArticle Source: good-parenting.net Once you have given birth, breast feeding is the most important thing you are able to do to protect your infant and help to promote good health. Best of all, breast feeding is absolutely free. Along with … Continue reading

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Job of parents is to teach the consequences of responsible behavior

TweetShareArticle Source: gastongazette.com Article by: John Rosemond American parents believe in behavior modification. They believe that the same principles that govern the behavior of a rat or a dog also govern the behavior of a human being. Therefore, they think … Continue reading

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Moms Have More Fun!

TweetShareArticle by: Aurelia Williams Repeat after me… “Moms have more fun!” Doesn’t that feel and sound good? As moms, we work hard keeping our family happy and healthy but what about ourselves? Do you realize how important having a little … Continue reading

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